Air NZ party at WOW

With the title ‘Out of this world’, you know things are going to be special, and the models in WOW Award-winning costumes at Air New Zealand’s pre-show party on Saturday night had guests in awe of the stunning creations…

With the title ‘Out of this world’, you know things are going to be special, and the models in WOW Award-winning costumes at Air New Zealand’s pre-show party on Saturday night had guests in awe.

It was actually kind of surreal, having a glass of bubbles, in an art gallery, mingling amongst models in amazing costumes. Usually you’d put on a party frock and heels – but not leather whips, embroidered jackets and hats!

The stunning creations being worn were from previous years’ shows, and gave guests a teaser of the night ahead, at the drinks evening hosted by Air New Zealand for clients and friends about to head into the 2012 Brancott Estate World of Wearable Art Show.

Even the venue was an inspired choice, as the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts at Queens Wharf in Wellington was filled with beautiful handmade quilts currently on exhibition to the public by day.

Below: Ian Collier of Air New Zealand welcomed guests, saying how much AirNZ enjoys its affiliation with the creative awards.

Below right: Meg Matthews, CEO of WOW.

Below: the super-lovely Kelly Kilgour and Amelia Hunt of Air NZ. Amelia wears dress by Gorman and a Calvin Klein jacket, Kelly wears a dress by STORM.

Below: Even the strawberries got dressed up in chocolate tuxedos, at the WOW Awards Show Air NZ party.

Below: I really liked how this woman’s jacket echoed the print and colours of the WOW entry beyond.

Below: Model wears Saddle Up by Mary Wing To, UK.

We heard the funny story that Air NZ’s Rob Fyfe actually wore this men’s jacket, below, to a board meeting! But not the trousers.

Below: a model wears an award-winning creation called Gondwana by Susan Holmes of Auckland.

Whena Owen of Campbell Live looked gorgeous in a purple Veronica Maine dress and a bag she made herself, and her partner wore a suit by Bugatti.

NZ souvenir velvet bag handmade by Whena Owen. She said she’s even taking orders from her friends now!

Below: Some of the stylish guests at the party.

Below: Guests fabulous in printed dresses: left, from Australia and right, from Wellington designer Alexandra Owen.

Below: Guest looking amazing in Top Shop.

Below: This woman’s metallic and black jacket, and the quilt exhibition she is viewing, were both absolutely stunning.

Below: It was a First Class night.

Megan Robinson, 29 September 2012